Best 7 Spaghetti Sauce For A Large Group Recipes

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When cooking for a large gathering, it's important to have a go-to recipe that can feed a crowd without sacrificing flavor. A hearty spaghetti sauce is a classic dish that can easily be scaled up to serve a large group, and with a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. From classic tomato-based sauces to creamy Alfredo or flavorful pesto, there are countless variations to choose from, each with its own unique taste and texture.

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SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A CROWD



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Time 1h5m

Yield 40-50 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds ground sausage
3 onions, chopped
2 Tb garlic, minced
8 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
8 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tsp fennel
6 bay leaves
1 1/2 T oregano
1 1/2 Tb Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 T beef bullion granules
4 T lemon juice
4 Tb brown sugar
6 Tb olive oil
1 1/2 Tb balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Into a large stock pot, or sauce pan place the sausage, onion and garlic. Brown over medium high heat until the sausage is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
  • 2. Add all the other ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
  • 3. Stirring occasionally, allow it to simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate/freeze until ready to use. Will keep in the fridge for 1 week and in the freezer for up to 3 months. To freeze, allow it to come to room temperature, then carefully pour into Ziploc bags or glad-ware storage containers. When you are ready to serve, thaw completely and reheat in a sauce pan over medium high heat, stirring occasionally to be sure it doesn't burn to the bottom of the pan.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A LARGE GROUP



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Here's one for when you've got up to 20 friends or relatives under one roof and need to come up with something easy for supper. If you find the ingredients need more binding, stir in 1 or 2 cans tomato paste. The ginger and allspice make a nice change from the usual Italian herbs; I've started with fairly small amounts but add more of either spice if it suits you. Add a huge bowl of salad greens tossed with a mixture of oil, vinegar, a little sugar and fresh-ground pepper, plus a couple loaves of garlic bread and you've got a meal.

Provided by echo echo

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lbs ground beef
2 large onions, chopped fine
2 large bell peppers, chopped fine
9 cups stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ginger, to taste
1/4 teaspoon allspice, to taste

Steps:

  • In a very large pot, brown the beef, breaking up the meat as it cooks, and spoon off most of the fat.
  • Add the onion and pepper, and cook over medium low heat until the onion is soft.
  • Add the tomatoes through allspice, and simmer until the sauce thickens a bit.
  • Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 22.4

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI SAUCE FOR A CROWD



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We cooked this tasty spaghetti sauce for a huge PTA fundraiser, People asked for the recipe. It makes enough for 50 servings but can be doubled, etc. Use separate pots for each recipe you cook. We cooked all this food in the school cafeteria kitchen. I had a lot of admiration for the school kitchen chefs after this one meal.

Provided by YaYa1689

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h40m

Yield 4-6 gallons, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 lbs ground chuck
7 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 2 - 6.7 lbs cans, Do not add water)
6 tablespoons hamburger (may be in packets by instant gravies) or 6 tablespoons meatloaf seasoning mix (may be in packets by instant gravies)
2 bay leaves
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (may use dry, but fresh is best)
1 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
7 onions, chopped
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
7 (1 lb) boxes spaghetti

Steps:

  • Brown onions in butter until golden and limp.
  • Remove to a huge pot or divide equally into 2 dutch ovens.
  • In a separate pan, brown meat well and then drain of all fat.
  • Add meat to the pot you have the onions & stir in all of the seasonings.
  • Simmer for a few minutes while you open sauces and pour in pan.
  • After emptying last can, fill it 1/4 full of water and swish around to remove all of the tomato sauce, pour into the next can and swish until all the cans are clean.
  • Add this anemic catsup into the pan of sauce.
  • Check the recipe once more to make sure all of the ingredients have been added.
  • Each one is important, but do not add TWICE!
  • THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE SAUCE TO HAVE ANYTHING LEFT OUT.
  • Simmer slowly for 2-3 hours.
  • Check every 40 minutes or earlier to stir.
  • Remove bay leaves when through with cooking.
  • Makes a nice med thick meat sauce.
  • **Cook your pasta and serve.

CROWD-SIZE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce, a classic meaty main dish, come from Donna Bennet of Bramalea, Ontario. She writes,"This is the best sauce I've ever made. It's handy for a large group, but I also sometimes freeze smaller portions for quick family meals."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 70 servings (8 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds ground beef
4 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato paste
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 cans (4-1/4 ounces each) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

  • In several stockpots, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

ALFREDO FOR A CROWD



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An easy Alfredo sauce you can scale to a large crowd. This will not separate like some Alfredo sauces and is stable enough to make for a group event. The sauce will be stable if you keep it covered. It may be easiest to dip the fettuccine into the sauce with tongs.

Provided by P Addeid

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound butter
1 tablespoon powdered lemon peel (such as Penzeys)
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 teaspoons ground white pepper
3 pounds cream cheese, softened
3 quarts half-and-half
6 ½ pounds shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter with lemon peel, garlic, and white pepper in a saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Add cream cheese and half-and-half; cover and and let heat slowly, whisking to combine. Add Parmesan cheese. Stir occasionally with a whisk until cheese is melted and the sauce is an even consistency, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 113.3 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1157.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPAGHETTI FOR 100



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Spaghetti for 100 comes from Marilyn Monroe of Lansing, Michigan. "A club I belong to used this main dish for a fund-raising dinner," she reports. "One man came 50 miles because he'd had the dinner the year before and liked it so much. We sent him home with an extra container of sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 100 servings (about 50 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped onion
16 garlic cloves, minced
12 cans (29 ounces each) tomato sauce
4 cans (18 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons each Italian seasoning, dried basil and oregano
13 pounds spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, brown beef, onion and garlic; drain. Add tomato sauce and paste, salt, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts :

PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD



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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event, and I decided to keep track of the measurements so that it could be shared with others who may need a large crowd pasta salad recipe. Hope you enjoy! Better when refrigerated overnight.

Provided by KLATIME

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 70

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Gather and prep all ingredients before starting.
  • Brown Beef Thoroughly: For richer flavor, brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding and steaming.
  • Simmer Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop its flavors.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Taste and Adjust: Season the sauce to your preference with salt, pepper, and herbs.

Conclusion:

With careful planning and attention to detail, you can easily prepare a delicious spaghetti sauce for a large group. Remember to use fresh ingredients, simmer the sauce for a rich flavor, and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Your guests will appreciate the homemade touch and the effort you put into creating this classic Italian dish. Enjoy your feast with friends and family!

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